Cut Snack Carrots
Cut snack carrots are fresh carrots sliced into bite-sized pieces or sticks, reduced from full size for convenient eating. They qualify for HTS 0706.10.05.00 as fresh or chilled carrots reduced in size, provided no cooking or preservation occurs. Popular in grocery stores for ready-to-eat appeal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 14.9% | +35.0% | 49.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added ingredients like dips
If sold as a set with dressings, it may classify as a prepared salad mixture under other vegetables.
If blanched and frozen
Blanching prior to freezing excludes from fresh/chilled, moving to frozen vegetables.
If imported in bulk ungratted
Ungraded full carrots have a separate statistical breakout from reduced-size ones.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure cutting is only for size reduction without blanching, as heat treatment reclassifies to frozen or preserved; include lab tests for pesticide residues per FDA standards; declare exact size metrics in entry docs to justify 'reduced in size'
Related Products under HTS 0706.10.05.00
Baby Carrots
Fresh baby carrots are mature carrots that have been mechanically peeled, washed, and reduced in size to approximately 5-10 cm in length, making them ideal for snacking. They fall under HTS 0706.10.05.00 because they are fresh or chilled carrots specifically reduced in size, distinguishing them from full-sized carrots classified elsewhere. These are not further processed beyond size reduction for preservation.
Peeled Mini Carrots
Peeled mini carrots are small carrots trimmed and cut to uniform short lengths, typically under 7 cm, packaged fresh for retail. Classified under HTS 0706.10.05.00 as carrots reduced in size, they remain fresh or chilled without additional processing. This distinguishes them from whole carrots or those further prepared.
Shredded Fresh Carrots
Shredded fresh carrots are carrots grated or julienned into thin strips, reduced in size for salads or cooking, sold chilled. Under HTS 0706.10.05.00 for size-reduced fresh/chilled carrots, as shredding constitutes size reduction without preservation. Common in pre-washed salad kits.
Diced Chilled Carrots
Diced chilled carrots are fresh carrots cut into small cubes (under 1 cm), reduced in size for culinary use, maintained at refrigeration temperatures. HTS 0706.10.05.00 applies to these size-reduced edible roots, fresh or chilled, without further processing. Used in stir-fries or meal prep.
Julienne Carrot Sticks
Julienne carrot sticks are fresh carrots cut into thin matchstick shapes, significantly reduced in size from whole roots, packaged chilled. They fit HTS 0706.10.05.00 as reduced-size fresh or chilled carrots, ready for salads without preservation. A staple in Asian cuisine imports.
Organic Baby Carrots
Organic baby carrots are certified organic carrots reduced in size through peeling and cutting, fresh or chilled for health-conscious consumers. Classified under HTS 0706.10.05.00 for size-reduced carrots; organic status per General Statistical Note 6 does not change fresh classification. Grown without synthetic pesticides.